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Dec 31, 2022

Post Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022 and Raised fiscal year 2023 outlook.

Key Takeaways

Post Holdings reported a strong first quarter with net sales of $1.6 billion and a significant increase in operating profit and net earnings. The company raised its fiscal year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1,025-$1,065 million.

First quarter net sales reached $1.6 billion.

Operating profit was $149.9 million, and net earnings from continuing operations totaled $91.9 million.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $269.9 million.

Fiscal year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $1,025-$1,065 million.

Total Revenue
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.64B
-4.7%
EPS
$1.08
Previous year: $0.29
+272.4%
Gross Profit
$415M
Previous year: $424M
-2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$607M
Previous year: $1.16B
-47.6%
Total Assets
$11.4B
Previous year: $12.6B
-10.0%

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Forward Guidance

Post management has raised its guidance range for Adjusted EBITDA to $1,025-$1,065 million and expects fiscal year 2023 capital expenditures to range between $275-$300 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA outlook for fiscal year 2023 raised to $1,025-$1,065 million.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to range between $275-$300 million.
  • Includes $75-$85 million investment in RTD shake manufacturing
  • Includes $75-$85 million investment in precooked eggs
  • Includes $75-$85 million investment in cage-free eggs

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant volatility in the cost or availability of inputs to Post’s businesses.
  • Disruptions or inefficiencies in Post’s supply chain.
  • Post’s high leverage and ability to service its outstanding debt.
  • Changes in economic conditions and disruptions in the U.S. and global capital and credit markets.
  • The impacts of public health crises (including the COVID-19 pandemic).

Revenue & Expenses

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